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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Sappinia''' is a genus of amoebae, belonging to the family [[Thecamoebidae]]. It is known for its rare ability to cause disease in humans, specifically a brain infection known as [[amoebic encephalitis]]. <br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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The genus Sappinia was first described in 1899 by [[F. Doflein]], a German zoologist. The name Sappinia is derived from the Greek word "sappinus", meaning soap, due to the soap-like appearance of the amoebae. The genus currently includes two recognized species: [[Sappinia diploidea]] and [[Sappinia pedata]].<br />
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== Characteristics ==<br />
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Sappinia amoebae are typically found in soil and fresh water environments. They are characterized by their unique shell-like structure, known as a [[test]], which is composed of organic material and mineral particles. The test is typically oval in shape and has a single opening, or [[pseudostome]], through which the amoeba extends its [[pseudopodia]] for movement and feeding.<br />
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== Pathogenicity ==<br />
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While Sappinia is generally considered a free-living amoeba, there have been rare cases of Sappinia causing disease in humans. The most notable case involved a patient who developed amoebic encephalitis after exposure to Sappinia diploidea. This is the only known case of Sappinia causing disease in humans.<br />
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== Treatment ==<br />
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Treatment for Sappinia infections typically involves a combination of [[antifungal]] and [[antiprotozoal]] medications. However, due to the rarity of Sappinia infections, there is limited data on the effectiveness of these treatments.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Amoebic encephalitis]]<br />
* [[Free-living amoebae]]<br />
* [[Thecamoebidae]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Amoebae]]<br />
[[Category:Parasitic protists]]<br />
[[Category:Brain disorders]]<br />
[[Category:Rare diseases]]<br />
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